January MOPS PM Newsletter

Mission Control: Where Super Moms Get Their Ideas January 2010

“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20

The Reason for the SeasonThe Reason for the SeasonThe Reason for the SeasonThe Reason for the Season

There is quite a lot wrong with me.

Oh yeah, I’m not perfect. Alert the

media. I eat too much, watch too

much trash TV, lose my temper too

often with my children, and I blame

my husband for things that aren’t

really his fault when I am feeling im-

patient, anxious or hungry. And those

are just the things I could think of

without much reflection or soul

searching. I’m sure that if I applied

myself I could fill much of this news-

letter (and then some) with a list of

my shortcomings.

So, it stands to reason that I should

have a pretty substantial and con-

crete list of New Year’s resolutions. I

don’t. I have come to realize that the

ways in which I really need to trans-

form are rarely the ones that make it

to that yearly manifesto we call New

Year’s Resolutions. Yes, it would be

great if I lost some weight, or took

control of my temper, or became a

more discerning watcher of less tele-

vision. However, when I take an hon-

est look at why I might resolve to

make improvements in these areas, it

really is all about me. I want to look

good to impress others. I want to be

a model parent so that others, in-

cluding my children and husband,

will admire my skills.

In short, I want to “feel good about

myself.” And while this might be a

great motivator to start building more

positive qualities into my life, it will fall

woefully short of insuring a lasting,

meaningful change in the core of who I

am. Why? Because it all depends on

me. If I sincerely want to be a better

person, I need to take an honest look

at my faults and then remember the

real reason for the season. We often

use that phrase, “the reason for the

season,” to remind ourselves and oth-

ers about the true meaning of Christ-

mas: remembering that we have a Lord

and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave

everything to save us. In light of His

amazing sacrifice, all that we do should

be done with the aim of honoring and

glorifying Him. So, I think we need to

take this phrase many, many steps fur-

ther and start applying it to every sea-

son of our lives. If I truly want to

change for the better, the reason for

that change needs to be for the ulti-

mate good. My desire needs to be that

the goodness and light of God with

shine brightly through me and draw

others to Him, and not that others will

notice and admire me.

Inside this Issue: Reason for the Season ~ 1

Results Are In- 2 Service Update ~ 2 Space Team - 2

Upcoming Events- 3 Mentor Mailbag ~ 4 MOPS Dates - 4 Sir Speedy - 4 Craft ~ 4 Cartoon ~ 5

Congratulations - 5 MOPS Classifieds- 6 Rocket Science ~ 7 Next Meeting - 8

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The Space Team Coordinators: Tennille Michel ~ 417.335.4807 Mary Blackwood ~ 417.335.5437 Finance: Meoldy Alms ~ 417.561.2602 Publicity: DeAnna Sheets ~ 417.880.9936 Prayer & Care: Amy Wilhoit ~ 417.336.9822 Hospitality: Jen Cooper ~ 417.496.6133 Renea Daniels ~ 417.339.3335 MOPPETS: Teresa Boyd ~ 417.634.0381 Jenine Conway ~ 417.239.0632

Service Coordinator: Teresa Boyd ~ 417.634.0381 Craft Coordinator: Hollie Holderfield ~ 417.263.0484 Small Group Coordinator: Kelly Skoglund ~ 404.819.6527 Mentors: Carolyn Loften ~ 417.336.5487 Peg Welte ~ 417.335.2525

Small Groups Leaders: Jordan Miller ~ 417.230.5072 Sarah Matthews ~ 417.334.58.12 Sara DeLawder ~ 417.230.2811 Stacy McNeill ~ 417.336.1111 Kara Swofford ~ 417.336.1937 Maryann Riveros ~ 417.336.8706 Vanessa Hogan ~ 417.335.3785 Kathy Morgan ~ 417.339.4108 Kim Matthews ~ 417.230.6409 Kami Biedenstein ~ 417.348.0695 Tami Guerin~ 417.880.7370

The Results Are In. . . . MOPS Poll 2009

This month we had 48 moms respond to our results are in survey. Here’s what they had to say!

Which do you eat at Christmas?

Turkey 33.3% Ham 43.8% Other 22.9% Christmas Tree

Real 12.5% Artificial 87.5% What color lights are on your tree?

Multi-color Lights 36.9% White 60.4% When do you put your Christmas tree up?

Before Thanksgiving 27.1% After Thanksgiving 72.9%

I hope that the changes I do make this year

will have less to do with how great I can

make me, and everything to do with how I

can show God’s greatness working in my

life. May your 2009 also be filled with your

growth in Him and His mighty blessings in

your lives!

by Stephanie Martinez

EV Free MOPS Newbury Park, CA

Service UpdateService UpdateService UpdateService Update

We were able to make 18 blankets for

the women’s crisis center. Thank you

to all the women who helped me make

the blankets. Also we are continuing

to watch kiddos and develop relation-

ships for teen PAT group. We will

start serving once a month at the cri-

sis center in January. ~ Teresa

Don’t forget to bring in Don’t forget to bring in Don’t forget to bring in Don’t forget to bring in your community cash your community cash your community cash your community cash

and harter house receiptsand harter house receiptsand harter house receiptsand harter house receipts

Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . . Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . . Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . . Wouldn’t Miss It For the World. . . . .

Jan 1st-Jan 15th~ Thousands of butterflies fall around you like snowflakes while holi-day music fills the air. Don't miss this breath-taking holiday experience that the whole family will cherish for years to come. Jan. 16th~ Fourth Annual Ice Sculpting Competition - Titanic Museum Within hours professional and amateur ice carvers transform 250-pound blocks of ice into dazzling creations. This free family event will showcase the talents of ice carvers from across the country. Jan. 22nd ~ Robot Workshop - Discovery Center Springfield, MO Cost is for parent/child duo, plus cost of robot-$15 members/$20 non-members (Robot-Turbo 3000 $ 15) ages 6+ (www.discoverycenter.org) Jan. 23rd~ Discovery Center Garage Sale 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds from sale will be used for exhibit maintenance. You can also get involved by donating items to the sale on Friday, January 22 from 9-5 p.m. Items that can be do-nated include gently used household goods, toys, tools, baby items. Please no cloth-ing. After the sale all items will be donated to Salvation Army. For further information call Charlotte or check the website. (www.discoverycenter.org or 862-9910 Ext. 713)

Jan. 23rd~ Discovery Science Club! 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

January topic is Amazing Animals. This club is designed for children ages 6-12 and one accompanying parent! Learn new science, build a project or 2, get to see "behind the scenes" areas of the museum or special equipment, and lots more! Different top-ics, activities and projects each month! Cost-$20 per member parent/child duo, $25 per non-member parent/child duo. Non-refundable payment due at time of registration. Registration due 5 days prior to program. (www.discoverycenter.org or 862-9910 Ext. 713)

Jan. 28th~ Signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord A candlelight ceremony will be held at 6:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Museum. All are invited to attend.

Special thanks to Sir Speedy who takes care of all of our printing and copying needs.

Visit them online at: http://www.sirspeedy.com/

MOPS DATES MOPS DATES MOPS DATES MOPS DATES

2009200920092009----2010201020102010

January 12th February 9th (MOPS & POPS) February 23rd (BONUS NIGHT)

March 9th April 13th May 11th

Craft for January Craft for January Craft for January Craft for January Hollie has a great craft planned for January.

We will be making a Votive

Candle Holder with Upper Case Living saying on

them!

Some days, especially during the winter I get so de-

pressed and down when I feel like my job as a mom is

mundane. I do the same things over and over; laundry,

dishes, taking care of the kids, etc. I have always loved

my life but sometimes wonder if there is more or if I am

missing something. Did you get these feelings as a mom

and if so how did you deal with them? Do you have any

scriptures that I could turn to during those times of sad-

ness?

Of course, I’ve felt that way. I think with each stage of life, I had boredom. Then, you

begin to live the, “If only” syndrome: children older, husband helped out more, we had

more money, etc.... As Christians we sometimes live in only the human side and forget that

we have the Lord to change our attitudes. Believe me, He is waiting to guide you through

each day. No, He doesn't get tried of you asking everyday for the same thing. Remember,

however good or bad a situation is, it will change. ~ Carolyn

*Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men Col

3:23

*Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if

we do not give up. Gal 6:9

Birthdays:

January 6 Kara Swofford 10 Brandy Brener 15 Jenine Conway 18 Sara DeLeon 28 Christy Sikora

Anniversaries: January 13 Scott & Kelly Skoglund

New Arrivals:

*Tennille Michel had a bouncing baby boy named Miles Henry Mi-chel born on December 30, 2009 at 2:15 pm.

Don’t forget to pray for

all the pregnant mom-

mies and mommies

wanting to be pregnant.

Visit the Branson PM MOPS website and sign up on the side for e-mails to be notified of any

new postings. www.bransonpmmops.blogspot.com

Don’t Miss It: 2 meetings in February February 9th (MOPS & POPS) February 23rd (BONUS NIGHT)

If your birthday or anniversary is mis-printed in the newsletter or not printed please let me know so our records are accurate. E-mail me at [email protected]

I want….I Have MOPS Classified

I Have. . . . . . .

I Have Cont. . . . . .

Do you have something you don’t want anymore? Are you looking for a bargain? Send your I wants….I haves…..to DeAnna Sheets at [email protected] or fill out a card at the registration table. Do you have a need that MOPS may be able to fulfill. Fill out a confidential I want, I have, I need card and drop it off at the

registration table.

*Tony Lama’s Ostrich Cowboy Boots Size 12D (contact Peg at 339-7791)

*Magneetos 72 piece set (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*Veggie Tales Play Dough (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*8.5 tan/cream Jessica Simpson heels (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*Navy Blue Double Recliner (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*Samsung Blackjack II PDA (red) phone with chargers (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*Leapfrog ABC Radio (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*Eddie Bauer Puppy Dog Harness Backpack (contact Sara at 230-2811)

*Cocker Spaniel-Cavalier trained out-side or inside (contact Jordan at 230-5072)

*Lego Batman 523 pcs (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*Lego SM Mimi Construction Creator (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*New Lego City Police Helicopter (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*Lego City 1 large Box and 7 gallon Zip-loc bags, star wars & batman legos (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*Bulls-eye Baseball (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*Lazer 2 Player System (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*Edv Science Star Theater & 3D Space Projector (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*New Knex Custom Bike Shop Orange County Chopper (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*Battlegrown crossbows and catapults 2 game set (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

*80 Gallon Hot Water Tank (contact Hollie @ 263-0484)

I Want. . . . . . .

*Computer Desk (contact Andrea at 335-2720)

*Twin mattress Set (contact Mary at 335-5437)

*Maternity Clothes Size M-L (contact Mary at 335-5437)

Rocket ScienceRocket ScienceRocket ScienceRocket Science

Is mothering more of a science or an art? Either way, moms have so many tricks up their sleeves that even a

rocket scientist would be impressed! So let’s share our resources this year. Some areas of thoughts for tips could

include: staying organized, being green, saving money, date ideas, area activities, family traditions, or how to

teach your kids about Jesus in your everyday life. Whether it is parenting, cleaning, or cooking, let’s help each

other out with great tips that have worked for you!!

"Reading aloud with children is known to be

the single most important activity for build-

ing the knowledge and skills they will even-

tually require for learning to read."

-Marilyn Jager Adams

54321...is how our church teaches our kids to pray. 5 things they are

thankful for, 4 people they want to bless/be thankful for, 3 people

they want to pray for, 2 things they want God's

guidance/help with and 1 scripture to pray over.

Rocket Science this month

submitted by Kara Swofford

Encourage your children to

sing ABCs or Old Mac-

Donald while washing their

hands to ensure they wash

with soap long enough

The "Pick Up Fairy" is my best friend.

If the occasion arises that Quinn is

not quite excited about picking up

her toys then all I have to say is

"let's call the pick up fairy." "She" is

more than happy to make a stop by

our house during naptime/bedtime/

while we are gone to pick up the

"stuff she won't pick up" and deliver

it to boys and girls who would love to

play with the items and then pick

them up.

Branson PM MOPS

DeAnna Sheets-Publicity 640 Eiserman Street Branson, MO 65616

What to Expect at the January MEETING

• Food provided by Maryann, Stacy/Kara, and Kami’s Group

• Guest Speaker-Lisa Phillips from Branson Ele-mentary East talking about Love and Logic

• Marvelous Mom Awards-be thinking about who has done something great for you.

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